ganesha statue antique chola style indian bronze standing ganesh statue 49cm 22 Shiva Statue during the reign of Jayavarman

during the reign of Jayavarman II

He is also holding prayer beads and a holy manuscript

wearing a finely detailed bejewelled dhoti and sacred upavita

One of the most recognisable of the Asian deities this Buddha

Despite his fierce appearance

ganesha statue antique chola style indian bronze standing ganesh statue 49cm 22 Shiva Statue during the reign of JayavarmanAntique Chola Style Indian Bronze Standing Ganesha Statue 49cm 20" Measures (Height) 49cm 20" Antique Chola style Indian bronze standing Ganesha. The distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful. Ganesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. He holds his broken tusk in one hand and a bowl of sweetmeats in another hand. The breaking of the tusk has several backstories. One instance suggests that it was shattered when Shiva cut the head off